Floor Molding Installation Instructions

Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends.

Floor molding installation instructions.

Stagger lengths of end boards so seams don t line up. Lowe s has many styles of laminate floors to fit any home including pergo timbercraft plus wetprotect which is waterproof and protects against spills and pet accidents it s nearly indistinguishable from real wood more durable and a fraction of the cost. Nail molding to wall not to floor. Pull boards from several boxes during installation to even out color variations.

T moldings are also commonly used in doorways and hallway transitions. A space of 1 1 4 between the two adjoining floors is necessary to properly install the molding. Push the molding into the track working from left to right. Then apply construction adhesive at the top and bottom.

Nail the floor trim to the studs and then tack the braces to the trim with 1 in brads. Install the molding track by gluing or nailing it 1 4. For rooms larger than 30 ft. T moldings are used for even height surfaces.

For a snug fit use a pull bar and mallet to tap boards together. First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps. If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in. T molding doorway molding used to join two wood floors or floors of the same height such as ceramic tile hardwood or laminate in adjoining rooms.

T molding are also used to provide expansion joints when a floor dimension exceeds the length or width of 40.